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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1964

Page

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Soviet roped off missile test range for five months

Moscow reports two central Pacific target zones for an ambitious Aug 4 to Dec 30 test series of new rockets. Tass notes ships and aircraft must keep 75 miles from each area daily, with no details on the vehicles. Possible launch sites near the Caspian Sea or Siberia would affect distances.

Moscow Soviet Union Central Pacific Tass United States Pacific Caspian Sea Siberia

Teens oppose police in drive-in fracas in Tampa

Tampa police answered a drive-in disturbance as five youths pummeled two officers and sought to free a detained friend. A 20 year old woman was held for trial, four juveniles face Juvenile Court, and 16 year old Ronald Tozzi faced charges. The editorial argues for adult charges when teens enter adult crime.

Tampa Florida Ronald Tozzi

Car Collisions Reported In City Friday Evening

At 6 05 p m Friday a 1954 Plymouth east on 11th St SE driven by Ottis Roy Springer Decatur collided with a 1963 Cadillac driven by Buddy Hopkins 3303 Ridgefield Dr Montgomery. Cars driven by Irwin T Sutton 52 Birmingham and Clarence Lipscomb 46 Town Creek 2 collided at 5 30 p m Friday at 6th Ave NE and Walnut St with no injuries.

11Th St Ottis Roy Springer Decatur 1 Buddy Hopkins Ridgefield Dr Montgomery Irwin T. Sutton Birmingham Clarence Lipscomb Town Creek 2 6Th Ave Walnut St

Reckless Claim Laid To Goldie

Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges accused Sen. Barry Goldwater of reckless language and questioned his fitness to lead during critical moments. He posed questions about peace versus war and the risk to NATO and the nuclear test ban, at a Democratic unity dinner in Charlotte, North Carolina.

NATO Cuba Southeast Asia

Oklahoma Court Nullifies Spring Primary Elections

A three judge federal panel voided Oklahoma's spring primary legislative elections and ordered new ones based on population. The ruling enforces equal population apportionment in line with U S Supreme Court decisions.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Supreme Court

Free Demonstration Polishes Vacuum Shampoos

Glenn Butler offers Electrolux vacuums and shampoos with a free demonstration. Contact 353-9579 for details and scheduling.

Electrolux Glenn Butler

Moon Detail Study Reveals Ranger 7 Images

Scientists study the first close ups of the moon sent by Ranger 7 before its crash. Polaroid quick prints and 35mm film from six cameras were analyzed at Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Goldstone station, with thousands of frames from 1,300 miles altitude to impact.

Ralph Dighton Associated Press Pasadena Calif Ranger 7 Jet Propulsion Laboratory Goldstone Desert

Deputy U S Marshal Quits In A Huff

A white deputy marshal resigns in Montgomery accusing the Justice Department and Johnson administration of racial policies. Charles E. Thompson denounces rights violations of whites and Alabamians, and will become a provisional state investigator in Montgomery, reporting Sunday to the State's Investigation and Identification Division.

Montgomery Charles E. Thompson Justice Department Johnson William M. Parker Jr Col al Lingo Lingo Thompson State

Morgan County Maid of Cotton is Ann Diseker

Miss Ann Diseker, 19, Decatur, crowned Morgan County Maid of Cotton 1964 at Morgan County Farm Bureau meeting in Hartselle. Alternate Miss Jane Nix, 19, Decatur, was chosen and will back Diseker. contest featured 10 entrants and Miss Diseker represents Decatur Rotary Club.

Hartselle Ann Diseker Decatur Morgan County Morgan County Farm Bureau Morgan County High School Diseker Alan Diseker Enolam Blvd Judy Taft Holiday Inn Jane Nix Decatur Rotary Club Decatur High School Agnes Scott College Miss Nix Rezzie Nix 8Th Ave City of Opportunity Civitan Club George Ann Gibson George Ellis Gibson Decatur Exchange Club Sallye Jo Powell Sherman Powell Falkville Farm Bureau

Voter Forum Proposed for City Commission Race

Harry L. Tooker, candidate for the city commission, plans a meet the voters forum Wednesday night in the City Electric auditorium. Invitations will go to opponents, Mayor Gilmer Blackburn, and Commissioner Wilson Morgan.

Harry L. Tooker City Commission City Electric Auditorium Tooker Gilmer Blackburn Wilson Morgan

Truman Values Civil Rights over Foreign Policy in Campaign

Former President Harry S Truman told reporters civil rights is a proper issue in the presidential race while foreign policy should not be a campaign focal point. He criticized the Goldwater campaign for mixing foreign policy into politics and noted President Johnson’s stance on civil rights after meeting with Goldwater.

Independence Harry S Truman San Francisco Truman Barry Goldwater Arizona Goldwater Johnson

Rusk Defends U S Policy Amid Goldwater Question

Secretary of State Dean Rusk told reporters that bending foreign policy would meet resistance from the American people. He addressed the issue while responding to concerns about Senator Barry Goldwater's views.

Washington ( AP Dean Rusk Len Barry Goldwater

Suit Ing ham Against Rights Block Civil Rights Act

Co owners Ollie McClung and Ollie W. McClung Jr of a Birmingham restaurant sue to block enforcement and challenge the public accommodations section of the Civil Rights Act. United States Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy is named as defendant in the suit filed July 31. This is the second challenge since the act took effect.

Birmingham Ollie McClung Ollie W. McClung Jr Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy Johnson

Channel Tunnel survey contracts awarded to three firms

The international study group financing the Channel Tunnel project has awarded geological survey contracts to Decca Navigator Co. of Surrey George Wimpey & Co. of Middlesex and Forasol of Paris to advance the cross channel tunnel plans between Britain and France.

Paris English Channel Britain France Decca Navigator Co Surrey England George Wimpey & Co Middlesex Forasol

Football Season Delayed by Rain in Limestone County

Heavy rain pushed back the East and West Limestone high school football opener from Friday night to tonight. Details of this game and other area matchups will appear on the Daily’s sport pages.

East West Limestone

Rough Special Session Seen

The Senate Privileges and Elections Committee failed to advance redistricting bills as a rough special session looms. Senator Jimmy McDow urged a full day in session to push a plan, but members adjourned with no discussion and no plan, while Sen. Larry Dumas warned against ramming a bill through.

Senate Privileges and Elections Committee Jimmy McDow Shelby County

Exchange Furniture Co Ad We Pay Top Prices

We pay top prices for used furniture. Exchange Furniture Co in operation now. Call 353-4403 for pickup or sale today.

Exchange Furniture Co

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